SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 26
         WHEREAS, On August 15, 2021, the people of India and
  individuals of Indian descent the world over are commemorating
  the date that the nation achieved its independence from British
  rule; and
         WHEREAS, The colonization of India by the British began
  in 1757 and continued for nearly two centuries; during World
  War I and in the years that followed, the Indian independence
  movement gained momentum under the leadership of Mohandas
  Gandhi, who urged his followers to fight for their sovereignty
  through peaceful means; British colonial authorities
  responded by jailing Gandhi and hundreds of others, but
  opposition to British rule continued to grow among the Indian
  people; following the conclusion of World War II, the moment of
  liberation was at hand; and
         WHEREAS, On August 15, 1947, the Indian Independence Act
  went into effect, establishing India as a sovereign country; over
  the past 74 years, it has emerged as a vibrant, culturally rich,
  and economically diverse nation that is the most populous
  democracy in the world; and
         WHEREAS, Each year, Indian Independence Day is observed on
  August 15, and festivities include flag-raising ceremonies, kite
  flying, and cultural presentations; these traditions are
  celebrated not only in India but also in the United States and in
  the many other countries around the globe that benefit from a
  large Indian community; and
         WHEREAS, The story of India's hard-fought and ultimately
  victorious struggle for independence continues to resonate
  strongly with those who champion the cause of liberty, and it is a
  pleasure to join in celebrating the anniversary of the nation's
  establishment; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate Indian
  Independence Day on August 15, 2021, and pay tribute to the
  important contributions made by Indian Americans to our state and
  nation.
 
  Kolkhorst
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on July 29, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate